Afghanistan's Heroic Artists: Footprint Reading Library 8 (Hampton-Brown Edge: Reading, Writing, & Language ©2014) Level C1When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the religious group aimed to destroy any artistic expression that violated their strict interpretation of Islamic rules. A group of Afghan artists risked death by disobeying the Taliban to preserve the artwork.
Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations reveal how Leonardo da Vinci, Beatrix Potter, Keith Haring, and other great artists in history coped with regular kid problems.
Are Homer's incredible stories in The Iliad and The Odyssey true? Did the lost continent of Atlantis exist? This program explores the "prehistory" of Europe's first civilizations that developed around the Aegean Sea, on the islands and mainland that now make up Greece. The artifacts of the ancient culture of the Mycenaeans reveal a civilization of warriors and craftsmen. By contrast, the ancient Minoans, named for King Minos, were artists, engineers, merchants and traders.
The Story of Britain: From the Romans to the Present: A Narrative History
“A beautifully written story, a box of delights, a treasure trove: final proof of truth’s superiority over fiction.”—Andrew Roberts A sparkling anecdotal account with the pace of an epic, about the men and women who created turning points in history. Rebecca Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the scientists, statesmen, explorers, soldiers, traders, and artists who forged Britain's national institutions is the perfect introduction to British history.
Beginner's Watercolour: Simple Projects for Artists (First Crafts)
Even aspiring painters who have never before picked up a brush can create beautiful watercolors, thanks to Sarah Hoggett's fully illustrated step-by-step introduction. From tools and materials, to techniques for mastering color, tone, depth, and perspective, to more than 20 stunning projects featuring still lifes, landscapes, and figures, it takes painting novices all the way to art aficionado.
